Purpose
With little scientific evidence to support use of aromatherapy for postoperative nausea
and/or vomiting (PONV) symptoms, this study evaluated controlled breathing with peppermint
aromatherapy (AR) and controllled breathing alone (CB) for PONV relief.
Design
A single blind randomized control trial design was used.
Methods
On initial PONV complaint, symptomatic subjects received either CB (n = 16) or AR
(n = 26) intervention based on randomization at enrollment. A second treatment was
repeated at 5 minutes if indicated. Final assessment occurred 10 minutes post initial
treatment. Rescue medication was offered for persistent symptoms.
Findings
Among eligible subjects, PONV incidence was 21.4% (42/196). Gender was the only risk
factor contributing to PONV symptoms (P = .0024). Though not statistically significant, CB was more efficacious than AR,
62.5% versus 57.7%, respectively.
Conclusions
CB can be initiated without delay as an alternative to prescribed antiemetics. Data
also support use of peppermint AR in conjunction with CB for PONV relief.
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Biography
Debra S. Sites, MHA, BSN, RN, is a Day Surgery Staff Nurse, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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Nancy T. Johnson, BSN, RN, formerly was a Day Surgery Staff Nurse, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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Jacqueline A. Miller, MSN, RN, NE-BC, is a Director for Day Surgery/PACU, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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Pauline H. Torbush, RN, CAPA, is a Day Surgery Staff Nurse, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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Janis S. Hardin, BSN, RN, CPAN, is a PACU Staff Nurse, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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Susan S. Knowles, MSN, RN-BC, is a Clinical Nurse Manager, Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC
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Jennifer Nance, BSN, RN, is Director of Alexander County Home Health, Alexander County Home Health, Taylorsville, NC
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Tara H. Fox, MSN, CRNA, is a Staff Nurse Anesthetist, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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Rebecca Creech Tart, PhD, is the Director for Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
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